Sierra Leone in the Lead
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🩺 Effective Diarrhea Treatment for Children
In 2019, 85.3% of children under five in Sierra Leone received ORS packets for diarrhea treatment, showcasing effective health interventions for young children.
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📚 Skyrocketing Primary Education Enrollment
In 2018, Sierra Leone achieved a gross intake ratio of 175.71% for females and 171.85% for the total population in the first grade of primary education, indicating a significant over-enrollment in primary schools.
Sierra Leone Following Behind
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🏭 Low Industrial Value Added Per Worker
In 2023, the value added per worker in Sierra Leone's industry sector was $980.52, indicating challenges in industrial productivity and economic output.
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💼 Low Secondary and Primary Income Receipts
In 2023, Sierra Leone's secondary income payments were $4,361.18, and primary income receipts were $25,949.08, highlighting economic challenges in income generation.
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📞 Minimal Fixed Telephone Subscriptions
As of 2022, Sierra Leone had only 0.00325 fixed telephone subscriptions per 100 people, reflecting limited access to traditional telecommunication services.
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🍽️ High Prevalence of Food Insecurity
In 2022, 88.6% of Sierra Leone's population faced moderate or severe food insecurity, underscoring a critical need for food security interventions.
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🛡️ Limited Social Insurance Coverage
In 2018, only 16.55% of Sierra Leone's second quintile population was covered by social insurance programs, indicating gaps in social safety nets.
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💸 Reliance on Luxembourg's Aid
In 2015, Sierra Leone received nearly $10,000 in net bilateral aid flows from Luxembourg, highlighting its dependency on foreign aid for economic support.
